AP AAS Unit 1Test

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Which of the following best explains the perspective of the Black Student Union during the 1968 strike at San Francisco State College?
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They advocated for the expansion of white-dominated curricula.
They were protesting the exclusion of women from leadership positions.
They aimed to establish the first Black Studies department in a four-year college.
They wanted broader representation of Latino studies in college courses.

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They aimed to establish the first Black Studies department in a four-year college.

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How does African American Studies enhance the understanding of early Africa and its connection to the African diaspora?

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By identifying Africa as the birthplace of humanity and emphasizing its role as the ancestral home of African Americans.

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Which of the following statements best reflects the relationship between climate and trade in Africa? The savannah grasslands had no impact on agricultural trade due to their dry climate., All African regions relied solely on livestock for trade., In desert and semiarid regions, nomadic herders moved in search of water and food and engaged in salt trading., The tropical rainforests were the only regions where trade occurred due to their abundance of resources.

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In desert and semiarid regions, nomadic herders moved in search of water and food and engaged in salt trading.

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What was a significant effect of Bantu migrations on the African continent?

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It contributed to the development of diverse ethnic groups and languages throughout the continent.

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What conclusion can be drawn about the significance of ancient African societies such as Aksum and Nok?

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They demonstrate the diversity and sophistication of societies in pre-colonial Africa, countering common misconceptions.

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Why is the Aksumite Empire culturally significant to Black communities?

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It was the first African society to adopt Christianity under King Ezana, reflecting a unique cultural evolution.

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The Nok sculpture, circa 900 BCE–200 CE, reflects which characteristic of early West African societies?

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Their development of intricate terracotta art and evidence of settled communities.

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How did African American writers in the late eighteenth century view ancient African societies?

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They emphasized the significance of ancient African societies in countering racist stereotypes.

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Which of the following best captures the significance of Mansa Musa of the Mali Empire as depicted on the map?

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His portrayal conveyed the importance of West African empires in global exchange networks.

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A Muslim merchant’s journey to the Mali Empire in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries was most likely motivated by

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the appeal of lucrative trade with a wealthy and powerful West African empire